Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Best Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw. This dish is a perfect blend of spicy, smoky shrimp complemented by a refreshing and zesty slaw. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like creamy avocado crema and fresh pico de gallo. Each bite delivers a delicious balance of heat and freshness that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 16 corn tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 avocados
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the cilantro lime slaw by mixing green and purple cabbage with lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a food processor, blend avocados, garlic, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt until smooth to create the avocado crema.
- Season shrimp with a mix of garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, ancho chili powder, and black pepper.
- Heat avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Warm corn tortillas in the same skillet for about 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Assemble tacos by layering avocado crema, cilantro lime slaw, and shrimp on each tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg